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This applique monogram style is based on an Art Nouveau lettering style from the early 1900s. With wide satin stitch columns this is an easy style to use as applique, but also looks great without applique - white on white on towels. Just skip the color changes.

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One of the things we like about monogram styles is that it's sometimes hard to guess when they were created. Looking at this one, what would you guess? Mid- 20th Century (1950s)? You'll be surprised to learn that this style was originally designed in the 1890s in France - called "lettres angulaires". Our version has been digitized for applique. It is also interesting without the applique and with an open center between satin stitch columns.

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A wonderful two-color traditional monogram style! The vines behind each letter are different. Try sewing the vine pattern with variegated thread for a softer antique quality. Simplify the look by skipping the first color or use the vines without the letters as embellishments around buttonholes, etc.

This style is featured in "Hobknobbing" by Betsy Dubicki, Creative Machine Embroidery magazine, May/June 2003.

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Taken from 19th century artwork, this monogram style is done in graceful satin stitches. The swirling letter style can be used as a single letter monogram on formal napkins, or combined in dramatic two and three-letter monograms on linens.

Digitizing this monogram style is the subject of "Digitizing Letters for Monograms Part II" by Richards Jarden, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, November/December 2007.

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Taken from artwork from 1940, this style is done as a satin stitch monogram. The letters are upright with dramatic swirl details. The larger letters are intended to be flanked by the smaller letters for three-letter monograms, but can also be used alone. This timeless style is great on linens, and can be enlarged significantly within your embroidery software program for use on shower curtains and chair backs.

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This gorgeous monogram style was digitized from artwork drawn in 1900 for professional hand monogrammers. We have digitized the small ornamental extensions as candlewick stitches, and the rows of embellishments within the letter borders as wing-needle stitches with an open center. Pictured here in several colors, this style looks spectacular white-on-white.

Digitizing this monogram style is the subject of "Digitizing Letters for Monograms Part III" by Richards Jarden, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, January/February 2008 and March/April 2008.

This style is featured in "Hang Out" by Carol Zentgraf, Creative Machine Embroidery magazine, July/August 2008.

This style is featured in "Monogram of The Month" by Eileen Roche, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, January/February 2014.

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A luxurious French monogram style, from the 1920s. Each letter has a curling tail, and is done in satin stitch. Used either as a graceful single letter monogram, or combined and overlapped for dramatic effect. This style looks sophisticated in any color scheme.

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A flowing vertical style - not too feminine, not too masculine. This satin stitch monogram style is digitized from 19th Century artwork. Good choice for linens. A very much enlarged style - 8 or 9 inches - would look great on a shower curtain or pillow.

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There are left, middle and right versions of each embroidered letter, and in addition to the satin stitch letter each contains a section of a satin stitch swag, accented with candlewick stitches. Aligning the candlewick stitches in your embroidery software program will produce a continuous swag and a three-letter monogram. The center letter has an additional open ring detail at the top, and can be used alone. The artwork for this style is from the 1920s.

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This monogram set has a very classic look, with satin stitch elements passing over and under eachother. Two sizes are included, for use as as a single letter monogram, or combined in two or three-letter monogram combinations.

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Like the smaller version, this 1930s style is all curves and flourishes, done in intertwining satin stitch elements.

These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitches to a fill pattern.

NOTE: The letters in this Monogram Set have more variation in size - height and width - than most of our styles. We are preserving the size variations in the original artwork. The tails on several of the letters (G,J,Y) make these letters taller than the others, and the W is wider than it is tall.

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A bigger version of our popular Arabesque Monogram Set 8 - for those with larger hoops.
The satin stitch letters are framed with two-color circular backets - a delicate manual seed stitch bordered by satin stitch.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.

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This elaborate design is intended for use as a single-letter monogram. The satin stitch letters are embellished with special stitches that resemble flowers, and interior wing-stitch details in graduating sizes. For a simpler look, the designs can be used without the embellishments - skip over the first two colors on your machine, or delete them in your software.

These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.

This style is featured in "Jumbo Monogram" by Eileen Roche - and also on the Cover, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, Volume 90, January/February 2015.

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This two-color monogram style is a recreation from the late 1930s.The background shading is composed of overlapping satin stitches, and the letter itself is a thin satin stitch - this style is equally elegant on linens in colors or tone-on-tone. Several of the letters were pictured in a 1938 article in "House Beautiful", and from those we were able to imagine the rest.

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A three-letter monogram in this style can be composed as a square or a diagonal arrangement - or align smaller size letters with a larger size letter flipped on its side. The fill is satin stitch, split into two sections with mitered corners, and with a thin satin stitch border. This three-color design can be simplified by sewing the letters with only one or two thread colors. This monogram style has a masculine quality.

This style is featured in "Hobknobbing" by Betsy Dubicki, Creative Machine Embroidery magazine, May/June 2003.

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This is a crisp and simple style from the 1940s. A combination of three letters, plus companion borders will create a square monogram. This style looks great on linens and towels, and can also be used for fashion sewing on a scarf or for an eye-catching embellishment on a jacket. While a standard monogram traditionally shows the last name initial as the largest, this style is designed to have that initial placed on the right.

Not everyone has three initials, so in addition to the combined triple border, we have included each of those three lines as an individual design, which will make it easy to create single letter and two-letter monograms.

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Taken from 1940s artwork, the letters are done in satin stitch. The monogram set includes a grouping of three dot accents, digitized to simulate a wing-needle look with a hole in the center of the circle. This versatile style can be used in a variety of arrangements - letters on a diagonal with the dots used as caps, on a baseline with the dots as flanking elements, or on a center line.

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This monogram style is digitized from artwork from 1933. The elegant vertical letters are done in satin stitch, with wider areas that are filled in with a manual seed stitch - each stitch placed individually by hand. The effect of this interesting texture is reminiscent of the karakul lamb's coat - from a breed of sheep native to the deserts of Central Asia. This "fur", referred to as Persian Lamb, has a tight curly nature - durable, valuable, and used for high-fashion fur coats and collars in the 1930s and 40s.

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Digitized from researched artwork from 1940, this monogram set has a friendly personality. Each letter sits atop a curved base, with a flared upper section that suggests a carefree hat. Each letter also has an oval lozenge shape as an accent. All elements are digitized in satin stitch.

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A bigger version of our popular Art Deco Monogram Set 6 - for those with larger hoops.

The artwork is from the 1940s. The letters are done in satin stitch. A grouping of three dot accents is included, digitized as wide satin stitch circles with an open center. A variety of monogram arrangements are possible - letters on a diagonal with the dots used as caps, on a baseline with the dots as flanking elements, or on a center line.

These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitches to a fill pattern.

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All of the designs in this monogram set are done in satin stitch. There are many monogramming possibilities - single initial, single initial with wing embellishments, three-letters, three-letters with wing embellishments, etc. Since the letters can be aligned in many different ways, and the embellishments rotated in your embroidery software the possibilities are nearly endless.

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This monogram style is digitized from American Arts and Crafts linotype styles from the 1920s. The letters are wide satin stitch, with a thin satin stitch outline as a border. The designs can be sewn with our without the border.

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This elegant monogram style, digitized from artwork from 1925, is influenced by the English Arts and Crafts movement. Unlike the architectural simplicity of the American Arts & Crafts movement, the English style features more flowers and flourishes. This five-color design features a chainstitch vine detail, a graceful satin stitch letter, and a three-color flower.

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This is another graceful monogram style digitized from artwork from the 1930s. There are left and right versions for each letter. The left hand version includes a stem and satin stitch leaves, a bright stylized flower, and two small circular accents. When combined with a letter from the right hand version, the combination creates a circular shape.

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Another monogram style influenced by the English Arts and Crafts movement. The artwork is from 1935. Designed as a single-letter monogram, each letter is presented with a five color flower - a stylized blue aster. The flower is made from satin and bean stitches, the flower petals outlined with bean stitches. The letters themselves are done in a curved block style, with a second color as a shadow or highlight, depending on the thread color used. The letters or the flower can each be easily used alone.

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This simple and fluid monogram style is digitized from artwork from 1925. Satin stitch details border interior sections that are filled with a manually digitized seed stitch. The letters are accented with thin satin stitch vines, leaves, and stylized flowers in the form of open satin stitch circles.

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This light and fresh monogram set is digitized from artwork from 1933. The larger letter is tall and thin, done in satin stitch, with a single stylized flower accented with a candlewick stitch center. An L-shaped thin satin stitch element anchors the lower left corner. This single initial is charming on its own, but can be used with the included smaller initials to create a two or three letter monogram by merging the letters in your embroidery software program.

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Digitized from 1930s artwork, this satin stitch monogram set has a graceful rounded style. A section of each letter is broken up to include a string of small circles in a zig-zag pattern in a second color. There are open ring accents in a third color.

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The artwork for this monogram set was drawn in 1925. It is a deceptively simple monogram style with stems, leaves, and a small stylized ring accent. With a light touch and a country feel these letters are perfect for tea towels or napkins.

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Digitized from artwork from 1937, this monogram set combines thin vertical satin stitch letters with a festive border that is basically geometric, but with a bit of extra flare in the longest brackets - knobs at the ends. The brackets can be sewn in two colors as shown, with contrasting letter color, or everything can be sewn in one tone-on-tone color. Great for napkins.

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Artwork from the early 1900s is the basis for this style. Digitized in satin stitch with thin, graceful, curling elements, this monogram style can be used to create a three-letter monogram by staggering the placement of the flanking letters - a two-letter monogram is just as attractive. A delicate style for linens and napkins.

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Handwork monograms from the 1920s and 1930s often combine a central outline initial with flanking smaller initials done in satin stitch. This style, taken from artwork originally produced in Europe for professional hand embroiderers, uses a center letter with shading details. The small ring-shaped corner detail creates a very classic look that is just as interesting white-on-white.

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This luxurious monogram style combines two-color central letters with satin stitch flanking letters and scrolled satin stitch corner brackets. The unusual fill in the larger letters is accomplished with a meandering vermicelli stitch -each stitch is digitized by hand. The result has a texture like chenille, and is finished with a thin satin stitch border.

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Stately central letters, done in satin stitch outline, are filled with rows of candlewick stitches in graduating sizes. The graceful and fluid flanking satin stitch letters provide a contrast in styles - along with small satin stitch embellishments.

The central letters can be used alone, or merged with the other elements to create a striking three letter monogram. The artwork for the larger letters is from the 1940s. Thanks to Elliott Dicker of Monograms by Mark Elliott (Pompano Beach, FL) for providing the artwork for the flanking letters.

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This monogram style is intended to produce three- letter monograms, but the center letters would look great if used alone. They are done with satin stitch columns with a row of candlewick stitches filling the open portion of the letter.

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The larger center letters are filled with manual seed stitch for an interesting texture, then surrounded with a satin stitch border. The flanking letters are done in satin stitch, and optional scroll brackets - left and right versions - are provided. The center letters used alone make a nice large single-initial monogram.

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The flanking letters are done in satin stitch, and optional scroll brackets - left and right versions - are provided. The larger center letters are done in satin stitch, with the open center section of each letter filled with candlewick dots. The center letters used alone make a nice large single-initial monogram.

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A satin-stitch monogram style digitized from artwork from the early 1900s. The letters have a japanese flavor, with the look of a western alphabet painted with ink and a brush. There is quite a bit of height variation from one letter to the next, and a natural flow to the letter shape.

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The Cornely (chainstitch) embroidery machine was developed for production in the 1888s to automate a popular hand stitch where the needle penetrates the fabric, comes back up through a loop of thread and proceeds in this fashion to create a chain of thread. These machines are still in use today for "fancy stitch" embroidery.

A modern embroidery machine uses two threads - a top thread and a bottom (bobbin) thread which lock together as a series of stitches is sewn. This type of machine can't make a true chainstitch, but it is possible to simulate the look of one. For this monogram style we have simulated a chainstitch, and to provide a bit more density for towels and thick fabrics there are two parallel runs of these stitches making up the parts of each letter. They are carefully crafted to maintain a handmade look.

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This monogram style uses a simulated chainstitch throughout - one color for the filled areas and one color for the outlines. The letters can be sewn all in one color, or for a more delicate look the interior fill can be eliminated.

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Paris in the 1930s - a truly international city that embraced art and culture from around the world. This monogram style from 1933 has an oriental flavor, stylish and elegant. This playful style would be perfect on chiffon pajamas.

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Create large three-letter monograms in your embroidery software program by merging individual satin stitch letters together.There is a circlular border design, which can be used or not, and a placement outline design for quick and accurate alignment.

These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.

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This Monogram Blend, Classic 1, is composed of elements from two of our Monogram Sets - Arabesque Monogram Set 14 and Baroque Monogram Set 3. All of the designs, including the optional brackets, are done in satin stitch. There is a design that can be used as a template for easy layout placement in your embroidery software program (Hint: delete the template design before saving your work).

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This Monogram Blend (Craftsman 1) is composed of elements from three of our Monogram Sets - Arabesque 7, Romanesque 7, and Arts and Crafts 6. There is a design that can be used as a template for easy layout placement in your embroidery software program. The left and right stylized flower embellishments help to accent the curvilinear letters.

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This Monogram Blend (Craftsman 2) is composed of elements from three of our Monogram Sets - Triangle 2, Oval 1 and Monogram Flourishes 2: year 1949. There is a design that can be used as a template for easy layout placement in your embroidery software program. The overall effect is a vertical geometric monogram sitting within a bowl shape composed of candlewick dots.

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Cutwork is an heirloom embroidery technique incorporating open areas into the overall design. In "Richelieu" cutwork, distinctive buttonhole bars cross the open areas. This handwork technique can be created by machine using heavy-duty water soluble stabilizer. The artwork for this monogram style comes from 1917.

Step-by-Step instructions are provided. For those not inclined to use the cutwork option this monogram style still looks beautiful.

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This Cutwork monogram style has a harvest theme. The artwork is from 1910. The satin stitch letters have a shadowed area made of manual seed stitches with a thin satin stitch border, and a three-color wheat embellishment. The open ladderwork areas within each letter can be used with heavy-duty water soluble stabilizer for a true cutwork effect.

We have introduced color changes to extend the design capabilities, but like many of our styles this monogram would traditionally be white-on-white.

Step-by-Step instructions are provided. For those not inclined to use the cutwork option this monogram style still looks beautiful.

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The artwork for this monogram style is from 1938. It is a blend of old world (open ladderwork borders) and new world (a simple contemporary letter style).
For a true cutwork effect, use heavy-duty water soluble stabilizer. This style is just as attractive without the open ladderwork, or the borders can have a fabric insert if executed as applique.

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In the 1930s and 40s, department stores like Woolworths sold iron-on transfer patterns for a wide variety or subject matter, including monogramming. The patterns could be transferred to fabric with a hot iron, and the pattern then used for hand embroidery. This style is based on one of those patterns. In addition to creating a three-letter diamond monogram, the smaller left and right flanking letters can be used together to create a two-letter diamond shape.

This style is featured in "Simply Napkins" by Gail Brown and Mary Mulari, Krause Publications, 2003.

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A three-letter diamond monogram is one of the all-time classic styles. This one is based on a vintage 1940s iron-on transfer pattern - sold in department stores for 15 cents. The appropriate left, middle, and right initials are combined within your embroidery software program, along with four corner brackets, to create your own timeless monogram.

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The artwork for this monogram style is French, from 1936. Each letter is cleverly adapted to create a diamond shape, and done in satin stitch. These are intended as single-initial monograms for use on napkins, linens, or fashion accessories.

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This two-color monogram style is a nicely formal presentation of a diamond shape. The artwork is from the 1930s, and each satin stitch letter is framed with satin stitch border sections to complete the diamond shape. We have digitized this style in two colors to allow you to give a bit of extra emphasis to the letter, but traditionally this would have been embroidered in one color - white-on- white - on fine linens, napkins, etc. To produce a single color version just use the same thread color for letters and frames.

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A classic applique monogram style, with wide satin stitch columns and ample underlay - for those with larger hoops.
Create large three-letter monograms in your embroidery software program by merging individual letters together.There is a placement outline design for quick and accurate alignment.
If you are new to applique, step-by-step instructions are provided. If you prefer to bypass the applique concept these letters still look great without it. Try these in white thread on white terrycloth towels for an interesting embossed look.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.

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A bigger version of our popular Diamond Monogram Set 4 - for those with larger hoops.

The graceful simplicity of the center satin stitch letters make them a good choice for a single letter monogram on a towel or pillow. Add the flanking letters to create a classic three-letter monogram, or use just the left and right letters for a two-letter variation.

These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitches to a fill pattern.

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A bigger version of our Diamond Monogram Set 5 - for those with larger hoops.

These satin stitch designs are designed to create three-letter monograms for larger decorative projects by merging individual letters in your embroidery software program. There is a corner bracket design (4 chevrons) and a placement outline design for quick and easy alignment.

These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.

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This powerful masculine monogram design is from the 1920s. The strong vertical orientation of the letters create an aura of high style from a time when designs of this type would have been found embroidered on dressing gowns, smoking jackets and plush towels. The design is digitized in satin stitch.

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A graceful old-fashioned monogram style, designed to create three-letter combinations that form an oval shape.

Please Note

We first offered our Empire Monogram Set for sale in December 2001. It was digitized from hand-drawn artwork. The name Empire is a title that we invented to give this style a "grand" feel. Empire, and all of our other monogram styles are sold through our website, our retail dealer network of sewing stores, and one additional authorized source - embroidery.com, who share sales proceeds with us. Anything visually identical, whether a stand-alone design set, or a plug-in for a lettering or monogramming program is unauthorized and not the result of any arrangement with our company.

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A bigger version of our popular Empire Monogram Set - for those with larger hoops.

This satin stitch design will look great on towels, shower curtains, pillow shams, etc. Larger monograms have become very popular for home decorating projects. Designed to create a three-letter monogram by merging left, middle, and right initials in your software - or use the largest middle initials by themselves.

These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.

Please Note

We first offered our Empire Monogram Set for sale in December 2001. It was digitized from hand-drawn artwork. The name Empire is a title that we invented to give this style a "grand" feel. Empire, and all of our other monogram styles are sold through our website, our retail dealer network of sewing stores, and one additional authorized source - embroidery.com, who share sales proceeds with us. Anything visually identical, whether a stand-alone design set, or a plug-in for a lettering or monogramming program is unauthorized and not the result of any arrangement with our company.

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Although this monogram style might typically be called "Old English" it comes from a continental source, so it would more accurately be called "Old French." The letters are done in satin stitch with underlay designed to give a dimensional rounded quality.

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This elaborate late 19th Century monogram style is a two-color design with leaf and vine details digitized as satin stitch and ample underlay for a rounded effect. Within the satin stitch letter borders is an unusual fill pattern composed of overlapping meandering running stitches with each individual stitch manually digitized and carefully placed. The fill simulates a hand-stitched seed stitch, and provides a luxurious texture whether executed in color or tone-on-tone.

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The artwork for this style was designed for hand embroiderers in 1879. We have adapted this very traditional monogram style for machine embroidery by adding an additional underlay column throughout, which simulates the look of padded satin stitch.

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This monogram style is from the United States, created in 1875 - one of our oldest historical styles. The letters are digitized in satin stitch.

1875 - a noteworthy year. The British government purchases the Suez Canal, Alexander Graham Bell achieves the technical breakthrough that will lead to the creation of an electric telephone, and the United States Congress passes a Civil Rights Act that guarantees blacks equal rights in public places.

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This monogram style is digitized from artwork published for hand embroiderers in 1869. The satin stitch letters are embellished with an overlapping satin stitch binding that simulates a knot. We first saw handwork examples of this style while on a research trip to the Embroiderer's Guild in England.

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This satin stitch monogram style has thin columns, with smaller three-part accent designs that can be skipped over for a simpler monogram. Two sizes are included to facilitate creating a three-letter monogram with smaller flanking letters on either side of a larger center letter.

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This two color elaborate late 19th Century monogram style is done in satin stitch. The fill simulates a hand-stitched seed stitch, and provides a luxurious texture whether executed in color or tone-on-tone.

These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitches to a fill pattern.

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The artwork for this Monogram Set was drawn in 1958, when cowboy tv shows were all the rage. They evoked an earlier, simpler time in American history. Each letter has a two-color ribbon accent and simple satin stitch letters.

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This monogram style has a simple homespun look, with a central diamond shape flanked by stylized leaves, both outlined with bean stitches in a separate color. The open areas in the letters are digitized for applique, which offers the opportunity to add whatever fabric panel color you wish.

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Like the smaller version, this monogram style is based on Thomas Jefferson's embroidered monogram. We came across an image of a napkin with TJ embroidered on it while doing historic research in the New York Public Library in 2001. With some additional research we were able to find artwork for the rest of the alphabet with close matches for the T and J as our guide.

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This monogram style is perfect for that precocious child or grand-child on your gift list. Done in satin stitch with ample underlay - great on lots of things, from tote bags to towels. Create a special monogram for your favorite kid - or for the kid in you.

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A large classic one-color monogram style - great for towels! Brought up to date from actual 12th Century lettering styles (which did not include several letters in the modern alphabet - they weren't invented yet). This style suggests typography from the credits for black and white films about knights and maidens.

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This monogram style is digitized from artwork produced in France for professional embroiderers. The artwork was published in 1950, with a not that says "in the style of Louis XII". He was King of France from 1498 to 1515 and King of Naples from 1501 to 1504.

The designs are done in satin stitch with areas filled in with a manual seed stitch. The artwork shows some areas filled and others left open, which we thought was unusual.

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Done in satin stitch, this monogram style from 1927 incorporates sweeping curves and a fresh feeling for the modern age. In architecture, noteworthy buildings in the Moderne style include the Bathers Building in San Francisco's Aquatic Park, and The De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, England.

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Digitized from artwork from the mid-1920s, this streamlined style is associated with crisp modern design - a similar version appeared on notecards in the 1939 film drama "Dark Victory". Done in satin stitch, we have split the wide column into two, which makes it easy to enlarge the letters in your embroidery software program for really large monograms on towels and shower curtains. Don't want two colors? Sew both with the same thread color.

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It's hard to find monogram styles with very wide columns, and even harder to find them done in a traditional way - satin stitch - rather than as a flat fill pattern. The artwork for this style is from the 1940s, and we have split each column into two parts for an unusual visual effect.

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At first glance, this monogram set would seem to fit perfectly with "mid-century" design styles from the 1950s, so it will come as a surprise that the artwork was drawn in 1902. Smooth and angular satin stitch letters make this a good choice for evoking outer space and computers, even though it was designed 50 years before.

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This is a classic shadowed monogram set from 1950s artwork. The two-color design combines a satin stitch letter with a satin stitch shadowed border, which creates additional possibilities for customization. Use the letter alone for a simple look, or use the shadow alone for a style which uses the open center to reveal the fabric below.

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This satin stitch monogram style is digitized from artwork from the late 1950s. It has the crisp and simple rounded style that is iconic for its time, with each letter evoking modern architecture and the space program.

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Like the smaller version, this 1940 style has slightly fluted columns, and would look great on an elegant pillow or a fashionable chair back - or maybe a really large letter on an oversized linen napkin?

These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitches to a fill pattern.

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Taken from artwork from 1908, this grecian monogram style is digitized with satin stitch columns in two colors. In addition to their use on linens, try enlarging these letters significantly within your embroidery software program for use on a pillow or a chairback.

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This Monogram Blend, Ornamental 1, is composed of elements from three of our Monogram Sets - Oval 1, Diamond 4 XL and Monogram Flourishes 1: year 1932. There is a design that can be used as a template for easy layout placement in your embroidery software program. The left and right brackets function to frame a three-letter monogram. This large monogram is just as effective with only the letters.

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This Monogram Blend (Ornamental 2) is composed of elements from three of our styles Sets - Arts & Crafts 6, Gothic 15 and Monogram Frames 1:Frame A. There is a template design that can be used as for easy layout placement in your embroidery software program. The elements, blended together, emphasize the circular aspects of each part.

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From the catalogue of a commercial monogram shop in the late 1930s, this modern style features satin stitch letters intended to create three-letter monograms in a slanted oval shape. The included placement design makes perfect placement of the letters quick and easy.

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This two-color script style is influenced by designs produced on old zig-zag stitch monogramming machines. The shadowed effect can be created with either color as the lighter highlight, or for a simpler look sew only the first color. The mirrored brackets are an option, and can be added for decorative effect.

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This monogram style is taken from one of the vintage monogrammed hankies in our Monogram Museum collection. The rounded satin stitch letters with curling Romanesque details are surrounded by an intricate flower and vine border, done in satin stitch, with a bow at the bottom. Although done as a two color design, this monogram looks wonderful when sewn white-on-white in all one color. The letters can be used alone by skipping over the border design.

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Based on artwork from the 1940s, this monogram style has a simple formal elegance. The two color crest design is done in satin stitch with a thin satin stitch outline, and the fluid upright letters are done in satin stitch with scroll details. Use the crest alone, or the letters alone, by skipping the unnecessary part.

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This monogram style is digitized from artwork from the 1930s. It consists of a 5 color decorative crest design, done in satin stitch with manually digitized fills for the two stylized flowers. The crest surrounds satin stitch letters that have different versions for left and right for use in two-letter monograms. The letters can be used without the crest.

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The artwork for this monogram style is late 19th Century - more than 100 years old ! A delicate vine motif creates the mood, and the elaborate letters complete it. The satin stitch letters can be used alone by skipping the first color.

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This monogram style is digitized from 1940s artwork. The large letters are done as outlines in satin stitch with open centers between border elements, and each letter sits in the center with a two color rectangular satin stitch frame surrounding it. The smaller letters are simpler in style, and are intended for use in creating a three letter monogram by merging the appropriate letter on the left and right.

In addition to the three-letter combination shown, there are a multitude of possibilities: Want a single initial with frame? (use only the large letter) Want everything as a single color? (use the same thread for all three design colors). Want only the larger open letter without the frame? (skip color 1 and color 2 on your machine.) Want the larger open letter with flanking letters, but no frame? (merge the flanking letters on either side, then delete colors 1 and 2 in your software). You get the idea - simple manipulations create very different visual results.

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The artwork for this monogram style is from a French publication for hand embroiderers from 1910. A leaf and vine motif surrounds the letters, accented with circular dots between the upper and lower garland sections. All the elements, including the very thin details are digitized in satin stitch.

We have done this monogram style in three colors, but a single color monogram is easily sewn by using only one thread color. The color changes also make it easy to separate the design into parts - the letters can be used alone by skipping over the border design.

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This monogram style is digitized from early 1930s artwork. Each letter is an unusual satin stitch ladderback design, and is contained within a simple stylized satin stitch vine "crest", with a ring embellishment as an accent at the bottom. The letters would be interesting used alone. You can either delete the vine and ring (which sew first) in your embroidery software program, or skip past Color 1 and Color 2 on the machine.

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Digitized from artwork from the 1930s this monogram set has distinctive "modern" letters, surrounded by wing stitch and open circle decorations, with all contained within a satin stitch crest. Like only the letters -or only the decoration? The elements are different colors and can easily be separated in your embroidery software program.

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A bigger version of our popular Romanesque Monogram Set 7 - for those with larger hoops. The large letters have also been redigitized for appliqué.

In addition to the full three-letter combination, you can delete the two color border in your software (or skip these colors on your machine) and sew out a three-letter monogram without border. Or you can use the letter alone (with or without the rectangular border), etc. etc.

A few words about appliqué: If you haven't attempted an appliqué design the procedure can be fun, and challenging. We've seen appliqué designs with simple oversized shapes that a child could cut out and execute - this isn't one of those. It requires some dexterity and concentration to produce a professional result.

This style is digitized following standard appliqué procedure: Color 1 is a running stitch, which establishes the letter outline. Color 2 is a light density zig-zag stitch which stabilizes the cut fabric edges. These two elements are covered up beneath a satin stitch border.

If you're not up to the challenge you can use this style anyway - just let these first two colors run as digitized, but don't add any appliqué fabric.

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This monogram style is done in satin stitch. A delicate vine pattern - different for
each letter - provides the background behind elaborate satin stitch letters digitized
from early 19th century artwork.

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Inspired by the great typography designer J. M. Bergling (1866-1933) this fluid satin stitch nonogram style can be used with or without the brackets that complete the circular motif. Left, middle, and right versions of each letter are included, along with an additional placement template design.

A note about interlocking letters - a true interlocking three-letter monogram can only be achieved by custom digitizing. There are 17,576 possible combinations of three letters.The monogram pictured here is achieved by overlapping the letters. Where one letter passes over another, we suggest that some stitches be edited manually in your software to create the smoothest result.

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A bigger version of our popular Royal Monogram Set - for those with larger hoops.

Larger monograms have become very popular for home decorating projects. Designed to create a three-letter monogram by merging initials in your software, this monogram style can be used with or without the brackets that complete the circular motif. In addition to left, middle, and right versions of each letter and the brackets, there is an additional placement template design.

These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.

A note about interlocking letters - a true interlocking three-letter monogram can only be achieved by custom digitizing. There are 17,576 possible combinations of three letters.The monogram pictured here is achieved by overlapping the letters. Where one letter passes over another, we suggest that some stitches be edited manually in your software to create the smoothest result.

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Rustic" doesn't have to mean "crude". In American architecture, country living and Art Deco styling came together in National Park Service buildings in the 1920s. This monogram style, done in satin stitch, is digitized from artwork of the period.

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We're not exactly sure of the age of the artwork used to digitize this monogram set - but it feels like late 1940s - early 1950s. It has a post WW II quality, after the troops returned from the war in the Pacific. Polynesian crossed with summer Boy Scout camp. The satin stitch letters are framed by long, rounded columns with open ring accents on either side. As is typical of many of our styles, the letters can be used alone.

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These are decidedly modern monogram designs. This upbeat style has a musical quality - you can almost hear the beat! Wide satin stitch columns, split in half for enhanced sewing quality, are great on towels, fleece, sweaters - anything that teenagers use.

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A bigger version of our popular Teen Monogram Set - for those with larger hoops. The large letters have also been redigitized for appliqué.

This extra-large style would be great on a pillow sham, bedspread, tote bag, etc.

A few words about appliqué: If you haven't attempted an appliqué design the procedure can be fun, and challenging. We've seen appliqué designs with simple oversized shapes that a child could cut out and execute - this isn't one of those. It requires some dexterity and concentration to produce a professional result.

This style is digitized following standard appliqué procedure: Color 1 is a running stitch, which establishes the letter outline. Color 2 is a light density zig-zag stitch which stabilizes the cut fabric edges. These two elements are covered up beneath a satin stitch border.

If you're not up to the challenge you can use this style anyway - just let these first two colors run as digitized, but don't add any appliqué fabric.

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We acquired a style book from an old monogram shop that went out of business. The book contains examples of the shop's offerings, showing only a few letters for each style. We were intrigued by a variation on a geometric triangle - this one has curling script letters that can be arranged in a three- letter triangle form, with brackets to accent the triangle shape. We recreated the rest of the alphabet, digitizing the letters in satin stitch. An outline template design is also included to make it quick and easy to place the letters when merging them in your embroidery software program.

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A bigger version of our popular Triangle Monogram Set 4 - for those with larger hoops.

The letters and the brackets are done in satin stitch. Like the smaller version, an outline template design is also included to make it quick and easy to place the letters when merging them in your embroidery software program.

Special Note For Triangle 4 Xl Monogram Set: These designs can be combined in your software to produce three-letter monograms. The brackets are optional. With the brackets a three-letter monogram, without any resizing, would be 10 7/8" (276mm), so this design is unusually wide. If your hoop cannot accommodate this size we recommend either splitting the design in your software, reducing the size until your hoop can accommodate the design width, or avoiding the brackets.

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This monogram style has a charming young feminine quality - the curly 3 color border compliments the initials with their long curling tails. We have pictured two-letter monograms, but the initials can also be used individually, and enlarged within your embroidery resizing program if you prefer.

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In the late 19th Century, novelty monogram styles were very popular. The "rustic" life was celebrated even by people who had never been to the woods. In this style, digitized from historic artwork from the period, all of the letters are composed of twigs and leaves.

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Another classic Victorian monogram style, digitized with plenty of underlay for a rounded look. The bottom of the long leg of each letter has a stylized leaf detail. This style looks wonderful on linens.

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This satin stitch monogram style is large and great on linens and towels. It also looks quite modern, espite the fact that the artwork, which we found in Europe, was published in 1872 - more than 130 years ago!

Digitizing this monogram style is the subject of "Digitizing Letters for Monograms Part I" by Richards Jarden, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, September/October 2007.

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This monogram style, with its wide satin stitch columns and open circle embellishment, has a fresh, festive quality. The artwork is from the early 20th Century. We have used extra underlay to give the columns a special rounded look.

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Turn-of-the-20th Century artwork provided inspiration for this satin stitch monogram set, which falls visually somewhere between "abstract" and "botanical". Flaring leave forms overlap and join together to create the letters.